A Peek Inside: Decorate Workshop + Giveaway

I have a special treat for you today – a sneak peak and a chance to win a copy of Holly Becker’s new book, Decorate Workshop – Design and Style Your Space in 8 Creative Steps. You may know Holly from her hugely popular blog, Decor8. My blog is one of the stops on a two week blog book tour being sponsored by Chronicle Books. I was excited to be a part of it and got even more excited when the book arrived in my mailbox last week.

This is one of those books that you will find yourself immersed in immediately – not because it is suspenseful, but rather because it is engaging and interactive. Decorate Workshop is a decorating book like no other. Yes, it is filled with pretty rooms and inspiration and comes with a colorful french book jacket filled with images that Holly loves that unfolds into art for your walls, but it is so much more. It is a true workbook in every sense of the word and Holly is your helping hands-on guide.

Holly wrote the book in a way that allows you to interact with her and follow her prompts throughout the book – you will find yourself writing in it, highlighting, and turning the page corners over. That is the book’s purpose – to engage and guide you to be able to decorate your home in a way that will make you happy. You will want to put the kettle on, grab a snugly throw, and a pen or pencil so you can delve right into learning how Holly breaks the process of decorating down into her 8 steps.

I enjoyed reading Part 2 the best, because if you don’t know what your personal style is – then you are never going to feel comfortable in your own home. Putting your personal stamp on your space just makes it that much better and more interesting – no more cookie cutter approaches that lead to wasted money and unhappy rooms.

After reading and interacting with Holly through the book, you will find you have fresh eyes and the confidence to tackle any space. Your home will start to feel just right and that is the key to rooms that not only look good, but that make you feel just as good living in them.

This book is the one that you will never be able to part with after reading, because not only is Holly’s advise right on, but you will be putting so much of yourself into it – you will want to use it a reference. It is a keeper.

Holla at Jackie and Carol – I just moved into a 1960s split and I haven’t an ounce of design sense! I’m a hodge-podge-mess atm. Love the blog – your documentation is so clear and easy to follow. I always feel inspired in an “I could do that!” way after reading your posts!

I bought Holly’s book on Kindle, but it’s just not the same as having the real thing. I can’t see the pics very well and can’t interact with it the way it’s intended. I appreciate the chance to win the real thing.

Thanks Diane for the opportunity to win such a great book! I’ve been following you and love your site; ideas, inspiration, easy to follow directions and all the rest. Would love to win – (I never win anything!) but I keep trying!

This book looks wonderful!. I love your blog I can’t believe I never found it before. I subscribed on Facebook and will follow on you Pinterest. I just read about your favorite things and I too adore the old movies you love. I agree Christmas wouldn’t be the same without the Andy Williams Christmas album playing in the background. It is the first Christmas music I play every year. I got a little chocked up listening to it this year. Luckily I got to go to his Christmas show with my mother a couple years ago. It is one of my best memories!

I am so excited about this book! I love my home but am always looking for ways to improve it (besides getting rid of the clutter…that NEVER seems to happen). With 3 girls moving into their own homes I’m sure we can put this book to good use and probably need more than one copy!!!! Just in time for Christmas giving!

I would love to win this book! I struggle with finding my personal style and decorating my home to what suits me and my family. I want a place this is beautiful and something my family will love to call home. Been in our house for almost 4 years and most of my rooms are still incomplete.

Trying to figure out “my style” ! I like a variety of decorating styles, and find that I have a challenge when putting a room together. Maybe the Decorator Workshop book would enlighting me on how to blend different styles for a cohesive LOOK!

Hi Jackie – that would be a big YES! Holly breaks down the decorating process into do-able easy steps no matter what your style of decorating is. The process is the same. It is the perfect book for someone who wants to improve on their skills.

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I love all things creative, colorful, and DIY. It is just the way my brain is wired. I can’t add 2+2 to save my life, but I can help you decorate your home in a style that you will love…YOURS! Click to: Read More